A triumphant one-page Record Mirror Pop Poll supplement feature crowning Slade as Britain’s No.1 group of 1973, with the band dominating the reader vote ahead of T. Rex, Wizzard, Wings, and others. Slade stomp to the top — the nation’s favourite glam rock heroes claim the crown in the 1973 Record Mirror poll. Record Mirror Date: December 29, 1973 Length: 5 min read 📰 Key Highlights • Slade voted No.1 British Group in the 1973 Record Mirror poll • Strong showing across

A festive 1973 Record Mirror feature celebrating Slade’s triumphant return to Britain after a major US tour, just as their Christmas anthem “Merry Xmas Everybody” stormed the charts. Slade bringing boozy glam cheer home for the holidays and reclaiming the No.1 spot. Record Mirror Date: December 22, 1973 Length: 4 min read 📰 Key Highlights • Slade’s return to the UK after extensive US and international touring • Massive success of the new single “Merry Xmas Everybody”

A vibrant Music Star cover and feature spotlighting Slade’s flamboyant guitarist Dave Hill, celebrating the band’s massive success and their larger-than-life glam image during one of their peak years. Slade double up — Dave Hill and the boys dominate the cover and the charts in 1973. Music Star Date: September 15, 1973 Length: 4 min read 📰 Key Highlights • Dave Hill and Slade featured prominently on the Music Star cover • Focus on the band’s chart dominance and high-e

A colourful two-page Muzik Express feature celebrating Slade at the peak of their glam dominance, showcasing the band’s outrageous stage costumes, unstoppable chart success, and their commitment to delivering high-energy live performances for their fans. Slade keep stomping — the glitter-strewn kings of glam refuse to slow down. Muzik Express Date: September 1, 1973 Length: 6 min read 📰 Key Highlights • Slade’s flamboyant, larger-than-life stage image and matching outf

A vibrant Rock Scene magazine cover and feature spotlighting Slade at the height of their glam glory, celebrating the band’s outrageous style, chart dominance, and unstoppable live energy with the playful headline “Hullo T' Slade”. Slade stomp the cover — the glitter kings of 1973 bring their stomping glam to Rock Scene. Rock Scene Date: September 1, 1973 Length: 4 min read 📰 Key Highlights • Slade featured prominently on the cover in full colourful glam regalia • Nod

A glowing newspaper review celebrated Slade’s raw power and working-class glam appeal as they brought their high-energy stompers to Montreal in the spring of 1973. Published on 27 April 1973 in The Gazette (Montreal), this piece captured the band at the peak of their UK success while they were conquering North America. 📰 What the Clipping Shows A prominent single-column review headlined “Slade’s music is hard as rock” by Bill Mann. The article praises Slade’s high-decibel, s

A high-energy newspaper review captured the thunderous, no-holds-barred power of Slade’s live show as they brought their stomping glam rock to Montreal in the spring of 1973. Published on 25 April 1973 in The Montreal Star, this review celebrated the band’s loud, crowd-pleasing performance at the Capitol Theatre. 📰 What the Clipping Shows A prominent review headlined “Loud, loud heavy rock sloshed out by Slade” by Alan Niester. The text praises Slade’s high-volume, boot-stom

The piece reflects Slade’s unstoppable momentum in 1973 — a year when their live shows were rowdy, communal, and wildly popular, and when every new appearance felt like an event.

A full-page Polydor Records thank-you advertisement from Slade celebrating their status as No.1 British Group and No.1 British Live Band. Many thanks to all our fans for making us No.1 British Group and No.1 British Live Band — from Jim, Don, Dave and Nod. New Musical Express Date: January 27, 1973 Length: 3 min read 📰 Key Highlights • Slade officially crowned No.1 British Group and No.1 British Live Band • Personal thank-you message signed by Jim (Lea), Don (Powell),

A full-page Polydor Records advertisement celebrating Slade’s *Slade Alive!* being named Album of the Year. “This is definitely the album of the year” — Lillian Roxon, N.Y. Sunday News. Circus Magazine Date: January 1, 1973 Length: 3 min read 📰 Key Highlights • *Slade Alive!* declared Album of the Year by Lillian Roxon • Strong US praise for the live album and the band’s roaring tour • Bold quotes highlighting the album’s energy, clapping, stomping and audience conne